Rhythm patterns for piano chords

[@vsquidy]

Bro came out of no where and started giving the best piano lessons

[@etttie1]

True

[@frankatwestern]

Legit had the same thought

[@moonxvisual]

Right! He’s such an amazing teacher!

[@LeRequinBlue]

Undoubtedly so

[@miss.kholisticwellness]

Right!!! Soo great 😃

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

12 minutes of logical instruction without any unnecessary tangents makes it easier to follow. Love it. Also appreciate, as a newbie, the info on using the sustain pedal and not assuming we all know how to use it properly. Thank you!

[@navo2005]

this is the best 12 mins i've spent on piano lessons in my life till today.

[@reserve2hh]

Thank you! This was very helpful. I am a 70 year old woman that is determined to learn to play piano beyond and few lessons as a child. You offer very useful tools.

[@ganhewagedesilva7921]

I am an intermediate self taught keyboard player with Yamaha PSR SX900 .Today I found this absolutely brilliant video from Ted .I can play any chord and was looking out for a video for hand coordination and arpeggios when I found your channel.Your video is very clear and you explain really well and demonstrate how to play.I will definitely follow all your videos and thank you so much.Please keep giving us more such videos

[@pianofluency]

Thanks for the kind words, will do!

[@Matojeje]

Great choice of keyboard!

[@passingby_music3575]

u define urself intermediate player...a 2K€ keyboard owner..ok

[@leeclarke8993]

I’ve been looking for this kind of teaching for a long time. Great job . Thank you very much.

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thank you very much..add more videos plz..

[@Lucien5523]

I can't afford piano lessons so I am one of theose persons who rely on KZbin to learn, so thankfully there are people like you who are out there gracing people like me. While I am at it, I would also like to say that I have picked up some great lessons from many other teachers on KZbin but every now and then someome comes along and take me over that next important hump and your lesson on chord inversions just did that for me with extras. These extras are what I was missing for a long time which other teachers either refused, didn't know how to or just didn't care to due to a non paid subscription or lessons and I do understand that. Everyone has to make a living some how. So thanks again for your grace have a blessed weekend

[@pianofluency]

That’s amazing! Glad to help.

[@tanaytauli9927]

Am now 59 and always been interested in piano since i was young but i never got any chance to learn but now thanks to your channel am starting to learn as they say learning is a lifetime process .....no age limit😂

[@retha6504]

Same here. 59 going 60, learning chords & the like...

[@bearynicebear]

these comments make me very happy. always keep an adventurous and creative spirit

[@vincentperhirin6613]

You re definetely right

[@marcoantonioregiltv]

Loved the clarity and beauty of this video. Thanks so much!!

[@alexandergracia2422]

Im so grateful to know it

[@annewilliams2333]

Hey just learnt more in 20 mins than years of private piano lessons. THANKS brilliantly explained. 😮 only now i want to punch my … have stern words with my teacher . i weep for my parents who paid for the lessons 😢

[@leeclarke8993]

Thanks!

[@Patoutchila]

Never touched a musical instrument in my life, bought a 66 keys keyboard for my 7 years old 1 month ago and here I am trying to understand and play the content of this video to help him progress. Thank you youtube for the possibility of slowing down the video!

[@PlayInC_]

“Recipes food, cook for yourself base on your own tastes “ 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you !

[@williammcguire3426]

Ted, I'm a guitarist who wants to learn how to play piano. Sub divisions explained like this has helped me enormously. Most piano teachers on youtube don't get this. They note spell a chord which is important... but more important is the " how " to make it sound like music. You're onto something. How to make chord progressions musical by rhythmically breaking up chords and arpeggios... now your talking. Please expand on this. It is the key to making chords become music... to become a song. Well done mate. Hope you become a big hit on youtube. I've been waiting for years for a teacher such as yourself!

[@lishayost44]

LOL, I'm also a guitarist who wants to learn piano. I don't know why I always thought it would be too hard, but a few weeks ago I suddenly realized I could probably do it. Started considering it more seriously today. I really liked how he compared things to the guitar. That was helpful. Blessings to you on your piano journey!

[@Nabruj7]

This man is a walking piano revelation sharing golden training. Thank you Sir. Excellent.

[@omikapasandul8737]

Underrated af The chord’s progression he uses is from Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for those who’re wondering. The original goes G, B, C, Cm.

[@askbrettmanning]

The original is the Hollies "Air That I Breathe"

[@TommyTom21]

I don’t think it’s fair to say its from “Creep” because its a pretty common chord progression

[@cgmiinc.7234]

You don't have the right to say it's underrated

[@oPosiidon2800]

It’s just a minor plagal cadence man 😂

[@slimshmoopy7258]

@@cgmiinc.7234 No hes talking about the youtuber not the song, he is underrated.

[@bstein9500]

I'm a guitar player. I'm learning piano. Your method of teaching is so clear. For the first time I understand how to use the sustain pedal. Relating to guitar is awesome for me. Thanks. Subscribed.

[@clarissatomato8351]

+1

[@HDpiano]

Cool channel Ted, love the video! 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@astro_cat030]

Its the real HDpiano! cant believe no one commented and know you from this vid

[@Adks007]

I first saw Ted in HD piano channel. I really thought he should start his own channel. I am glad he started. Ted is a hidden gem.

[@jusinocasino11]

This is the BEST lesson ive seen on youtube so far of adding rythm to chords. Thank you so much!!!

[@Vindymusic]

I’m a singer-songwriter and I write my songs on the piano. I’m always looking for ways to improve my accompaniment, rhythm patterns, and stylings. This was hands down one of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen on piano accompaniment for pop music. I’m subscribed and can’t wait to see more and pick your brain if possible! Thank you!

[@signetulupan]

Rather than showing us how you can do it…. You just showed us HOW! Thank you so much!!!! I’m subscribed ❤

[@reziahamed6654]

I wish you get trillions & trillions of views for these wondeful lessons... Oh boy you explain so clearly & concise... 👍👍

[@magavino]

Is not easy to find teachers like you Ted on YT. Please, don´t stop your videos

[@adambram]

I really like the way to break this down. You’re good at splitting this into manageable steps.

[@marcuscabrera4079]

I listened to this entire tutorial in YT preview. Was absolutely glued.

[@heather1538]

Very calming and easy to follow your teachings. Your voice is very clear and makes a difference for me to follow what you’re teaching. Thank you very much!! Subscribed.

[@nialldoyle6328]

Great vid. Like a lot of piano players I get stuck on certain rhythms and play them endlessly, which gets repetitive. By showing us the tools you're enabling us to bring variety to our playing. Thanks!

[@DumitruFabianFabian]

Elegant, efficient, calm, honorable wise man. So great to find you.

[@o.m.2203]

This is the first video of yours I’ve watched and immediately got the sense that not only are you a well rounded musician but an exceptional teacher also. Definitely subscribing! Thank you. :)

[@levicool6631]

Buddy u just earned a sub. I’ve been trying to learn on my own. You’ve explained something that I had no idea and no KZbinr was explaining it

[@abigailstone85]

This is THE BEST piano video ever! It's like you read my mind, answered all of my prayers and made me the piano player I've always wanted to be!!!! ❤😊

[@omajuwachristopher1562]

I'm a beginner from Nigeria . I enjoyed the training, however kindly send a teaching to enable me easily grasp and recognise keys and eventually get to play like a professional. Thank you sir.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

This video should have had a warning for pianists to buckle up. I've never seen so much information packed into one short video. Merci beaucoup, I subbed to your channel.

[@pianofluency]

Haha awesome!

[@EonSloth]

This video is great for anyone of almost any skill level. I've only played for about one and a half years, but I have been using these tools for a good while now and it was nice to get an in-depth look at them. Very calm explanation, suuuuuper easy to follow! Best piano teacher I've found so far.

[@jj53368]

It feels like I've been looking for this type of content all my life. So approachable, practical, and stunningly beautiful in both presentation and the results. Thank you!

[@Ffhjkj]

I love doing different versions for the different refrains. The more the refrain repeats, I make them more komplex. Keeps even a simple pop song interesting

[@xInfisphere]

Fantastic explanation! I’m a self taught intermediate player and am learning the terms for the rhythms I’ve known intuitively so this helps me in band practice and more on demand playing, thank you’

[@pianofluency]

Awesome!

[@molly3609]

thank you so much! I've been trying to write songs on piano for a while, and always felt like something was missing rhythmically in my chord progressoins. This has been a super helpful guide on how I can make the chords sound more developed :)

[@farazshadow2898]

You explaining every single detail very clear is just what I Imagined a perfect teacher would look like. keep up💯

[@expresshonal]

Hello! I am learning to play piano & I am glad YT suggested your video to me! I love your calm voice & detailed instructions! I’ll save this video for when I get to the intermediate stage! 😊 THANK YOU for your help! I had to subscribe!!! ❤

[@PatrickLoobs]

You are a good teacher! You are very easy to follow and understand. Thank you!

[@janders2025]

Super fun! I like how clearly you explain each step and the view of your hands is perfect!😊

[@DC-ph5on]

One if the best tutorials I've come across. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so patiently

[@danalatiolais1774]

I am a bass player and exploring the piano. I started with the trombone in grade school and always played the bass part of music. This is one of the best explanations of how to break down a way to learn. Thanks for the tips and keep up the great work.

[@MrPolkichcha]

First time watching your video. I immediately subscribed and liked within first few minutes. Because it's very very rare to find people who can actually teach. Kudos! Thank you so much for doing videos like this! 🙏

[@latwanna]

Hi! I just discovered your channel today! You're a very thorough teacher! Thanks for not expecting us to just dive in to play like most Tube piano teachers who forget that people need to start with the basics!

[@Martian624]

Ted, this is wonderful! Thank you for sharing this and all time and effort you put into it. I really enjoy the way you compartmentalize the material you're presenting. I'm sure you've seen videos with the second keyboard transposed right above the board you're playing. Each key lights up without the players hands impeding the view. I have no idea what it takes to get to that or to have that inlaid into your videos but it would be great to have those reference points. It might make it easier for us students to follow along without any pausing to squint or double back. I just want to make sure that I get across though that this lesson, and how you put this video together, is just so wonderfully helpful and I really enjoyed following along. I'll see you in your other lessons. Thank you Ted!

[@pianofluency]

Thank you! I'll definitely consider it - I do have the apps that create that MIDI image because I use them in Zoom lessons, I've just steered away from using them in these videos so far. It's good to know it's something you like to see!

[@cripzrus]

​@@pianofluencyI'd like to echo posters thoughts to say I had some difficulty in seeing the notes that you didn't call out and a visual keyboard would be a great help. Fantastic lesson. The final version omits the left hand kick notes but too hard for this beginner. Thanks and more of the same pls.

[@nancyosullivan719]

Thanks for this explanation. This looks easy enough. I had 1 year of piano when I was about 9 years old. Now, I'm 74, but I've played through the years using printed notes on a paper. This is quite different. I will be back. Thanks!

[@dennisvanmierlo]

Hi Ted, This is a really great tutorial! Your explanation is clear and very informative. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Lot’s of greetings, Dennis 🇳🇱

[@pianofluency]

Thanks Dennis!

[@IreneKiew]

I've played piano since I was 9 (now in my 40s), was classically trained and then taught myself to play pop songs with guitar chords, but have not been able to get the playing to "flow" properly... it always sounds clunky to me. I tend to use melody in right hand (that's the classical training) and arpeggios in the left hand. Thank you for this tutorial, it's very helpful.

[@saxiroth6647]

Perfect. Just perfect. Very easy to understand and makes something so beautiful out of simple concepts. Well done!

[@sharonmorgan2666]

this is amazing. Something I've wanted to learn for years. Best teacher ever.

[@gracemusik]

Am self-taught; been playing for over 10 years and do all of this intuitively! Thanks for the video! Great job breaking this down! 🙌🏻

[@jasonhsu5418]

This is by far the most helpful and easily digstable video I've seen on this subject. Thank you.

[@brookesmith4998]

This is the first video of yours I’m seeing and you have already helped me so much by breaking things down this way!! Definitely checking out your other videos and subscribing ❤

[@allankaliboyek2479]

I'm watching from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Pleased with your explanation and demonstrations. You are a best music teacher.👍🤜🤛

[@unburriedtalents599]

I felt like a boss until I got to the 16th notes smh...even slowed your video down. You're such a great teacher. It's probably just too late in the day to learn something so advanced for me. But this is such an amazing video. Thank you and I hope to remember to print off your supporting material. God bless!

[@claude5125]

I just want to say Thanks.. Just discovered your channel. Not only a really good video. You have the talent to teach and simplify a concept. I like when you give example of the drum, the guitar. I play piano since 12 years now, about 90 minutes per day, it is my passion, BUT, only improvising since a year . I should have begun improvising a lot sooner. Improvisation give opportunities while playing with lead sheet. I discovered that improvisation help to reduce the stress while playing in a crowd. I was playing in a train station recently in Europe. I decided to improvise. Just playing music in a certain mood. Improvising is less intimidating than playing a song. Thanks again…

[@diannerayner2099]

Really lovely sound, so beautifully explained, thanks so much 😊

[@ilhamrahm5759]

Of all the Piano classes content i have seen on youtube, yours seem to be the best to me🫡. I really hope you keep continuing to post videos like this so that people like me can self learn to play piano!

[@kwesigaalex4765]

This is a very good lesson especially those who are past beginning stage.

[@thoradali5122]

Omg thank you so so so much ! My teacher asks me to work on my chord and then show rythmic versions to me and I’m like « oh wow how can I do that » and he’s like « don’t worry about it for the moment » but I mean … And the joy to watch a video with very detail explanations and time to actually see what’s happening and ending the video understanding everything is just amazing !

[@eonsmall7538]

I am currently learning piano. I am a very good basic player that is my description of myself. This is the absolute BEST instructional video i have seen for piano on youtube. THANK you bro. i am going to buy your course if you have one. you are an AWESOME teacher. They are many great players but not everyone can teach.

[@pianofluency]

Wow amazing! You'll find my course on chord playing here pianofluency.com/p/chord-mastery. Thank you for such kind words!

[@NolaBrady-c6i]

This video was so helpful for me. I appreciate how calmly you explained the patterns. It gave me the time to absorb what you were saying before you moved on to the next step in the process. Thank you so much!

[@Sannahmusic]

Very inspiring! I hardly play the piano, so it is always a struggle to write a piano part in a composition. Your video helps me a lot. Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@fuzzydark1395]

No way you have less than 10k subs dude. Hella underrated… I’ve abandoned piano to focus on bass guitar, which really got my attention, more than any other instrument yet, but this actually makes me wanna start piano again during my free time

[@davidwbowlby]

Love this explanation and it really helps to think of the percussion elements of rhythm development, great takeaway! Thank you!

[@Humanbeering]

Wow this popped up on my feed presumably based on YT’s algorithm, so glad it did as this video is very useful to me, I haven’t seen any other clip explain strumming a piano so well, keep them coming.

[@danielklishch5831]

Fantastic video, thank you for simple and educative tutorial!

[@pianofluency]

My pleasure!

[@lydiamoses6098]

Explained with such clarity in bite size pieces for even a beginner like myself to understand...Thanks so much.

[@Ezekhyleee]

You make it look easy 😭😭

[@luigidecastro5183]

I don't understand why I get butterflies in my stomach as you go to the next progression. So lovely to watch and listen. Thank you!

[@bakerfx4968]

Wow! This is so good. Love each step and the progression and the comparisons with the guitar

[@pianofluency]

Thank you!

[@dannysound1]

Wow, incredible. I’m a professional folk guitarist. You gave me the great idea actually while I play finger picking on my guitar just find the same notes on the piano and finger picking the piano on same notes as I do on the guitar. It’s so easy so now I can play almost every song I play on the guitar on the piano just have to practice my fingers on my piano to press and move quickly as I’m a piano beginner, Thank you so much best tutorial ever, you’ve got a new subscriber….

[@Rmtvmusicvideos]

A lot of great things to learn from this video. Thanks for explaining it so well.

[@EleanorMacSweeneyKelly]

Absolutely brilliant. Clear, methodical, building up slowly yet progressively. Best tutorial I've seen.

[@davidarenard]

Transpose in G and you'll get "Creep"

[@pianofluency]

Good analysis :) one of my favorite chord progressions!

[@nodangles6983]

YOU'RE a creep!! 😅

[@Rooonga]

I was thinking it sounded like creep, then your replied confirmed it.

[@slim3190]

transpose to f major and you'll get steven universe main theme

[@PEN_STAME]

I literally have to play this for my concert Friday😐

[@juniperstardust5549]

I agree with a lot of the comments, make more videos like this one, it's so creative and it gives us a lot of tools so we can start creating our own songs. Thanks again 🇲🇽

[@tessplease]

As always, so helpful 🙏🏻

[@pianofluency]

Glad it helped!

[@Vi-fp7uz]

You are a great professor of music !!!! Make it easier for all of us, beginner in piano Thanks for all Following you in all of your videos May your god bless you Vivien From paris(France) Beginner in piano guitar

[@YelloHowAreYou0706]

0:03 *"BUT I'M A CREEP, I'M A WEIRDO-"*

[@michaelatimm8012]

thank you so much for your inspiration. What Iike most, is to compare it with learning how to build an own "recipe" instead of "stealing with proud". This invites for much more things. Really helpful video. Somehow it is fast (for non native speakers) and I had to split and repeat many times to understand better. ❤

[@mcgoogs]

Bless them, I have had some piano teachers who taught the bare minimum of "reading the recipe." You are a TREASURE.

[@frolly5012]

I needed this exact video. My pianist uncle used to tell me he played chords in the piano like he would in a guitar and I never understood it. I think I got it now 😩 Thank you!

[@mariajacob175]

Thank you very much for making it easy to follow- your voice , the structure, etc. Well packaged.

[@tcfutures]

Hit the subscribe button after about 2 minutes. I have looking for this description for a year and I just got a boatload of information in about 10 minutes. Thank you :D

[@idamusicworld]

Just so love this video!! The screen is so clear , and tou teach very well. Thanks for your slow and clear demonstration. 😃

[@belsuemou]

Wow! I hadn’t even finished the first couple of minutes before subscribing. Love your video and your calm manner of teaching. Thank you. Look forward to watching more.

[@sidpackard8613]

Same here!

[@charmainenissanka7171]

Thanks for this very important lesson Ted. You are an excellent teacher. God Bless and Best Wishes.

[@miracleviewer9827]

I am very happy that I discover this video today. This helps me a lot. You explained well and easy to understand. You have a talent of teaching! Thank you!

[@graynickolas_]

I’m glad someone made a video on this FINALLY! I’ve been searching specific videos on rhythm for chord progressions for a while. Thank you for this direct, helpful video! 🙏

[@Arthur.Cantrell]

Great vid. Like a lot of piano players I get stuck on certain rhythms and play them endlessly, which gets repetitive. By showing us the tools you're enabling us to bring variety to our playing. Thanks!

[@ronaldking8487]

I am an elder guitar player who is trying to teach himself piano through KZbin instructions. This video was clear and precise and very helpful. I appreciate the effort and good work. Thanks. Ron.

[@paulaoh5306]

I like the slow and methodical way you teach, building one technique upon another. Most of this is too difficult for me, as a beginner, but I understand the concept behind what you are doing.

[@danielbecker5407]

Thanks!

[@OVarlamov]

I am trying to self-learn ahead of my 8-year old daughter. This video has helped me soo much to slow down, break it into manageable pieces and avoid taking leaps too fast for my daughter's pace! Looking forward to discovering more of your great content once I'm past the base pick up part 😁

[@Als_venue]

Hello Ted! Thank God i came across your channel. I have been looking for a teacher like you. You are thorough with your teaching yet very easy to follow. I have learned a lot from this video alone. I hope you will continue making more videos and lessons like this. God bless and more power to you!

[@cynthia_traduit]

Thank you for this! I’m a total beginner in music creation, and it helped a lot dissecting it all out!

[@mjkman0101]

It’s amazing how accessible this is for wide levels - noob/amateur/intermediate, everyone has something substantial to take away from this lesson. Excellent stuff, subscribed 3 mins in!

[@brianwalsh6666]

Ted, your clarity as a teacher is exceptional! Your initial comparative segment between piano and guitar - as well as between 2 versions on the piano - is enlightening as it breaks down the traditional dichotomy between strings and keys. I’m hoping to become more rhythmical by hanging out with you! Thanks very much👏

[@alexxascoutgirl9526]

Thank you for this video! I began to learn to play the piano a year and a quarter ago. I took a year of lessons, but as I did with the guitar I now learn on my own bc lessons often don't match my learning speed and practise time... This video is definately what I need now. I think I can play the normal major and minor chords, and if the piano wasn't such a big instrument I'd be ready to play at campfires 😅 but now I want to learn what would be pickings on the guitar, so my music begins sounding nice. Thank you so much for showing and making the transfer for guitarists ❤️ Greetings from Germany!

[@alexxascoutgirl9526]

Btw: thank you for explaining the rhythm in this, and the bass notes and how to strengthen the top notes. I am just full of wow, and with the steps it's not a huge thing. I go get at my keyboard now 😉

[@aryanvishwakarma3800]

Honestly, musicians need this! You have my gratitude sir!